Waterproof Running Jacket (trail / ultra?) advice

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Derby Tup Nov 2020 12:55pm, 16 Nov 2020 47,738 posts	0 Derby Tup Hellys used to be horrendous for picking up odours hence ‘Smelly Helly’. Two or three times 30 to 60 min runs ought to be possible with current garments. I’ve bought two recently and prefer the plain black with white chevrons on the sleeves
Derby Tup Nov 2020 12:58pm, 16 Nov 2020 47,739 posts	0 Derby Tup This kind of garment outdoorgb.com
Homer Nov 2020 8:55pm, 16 Nov 2020 13,820 posts	0 Homer Hellys work. Merino does not (I love merino blends for hiking but for running it hold too much water) My favourite base layer for wearing under a jacket is the Patagonia Capilene Cool Lightweight. It will not hold moisture. I use it in the way you mentioned, i.e. minimum to stop me getting cold. It is very light but not cheap
Homer Nov 2020 9:11pm, 16 Nov 2020 13,821 posts	0 Homer Again, not cheap sorry, but the Inov8 Base Elite long sleeve is good - I like the long sleeve as I don't generally like the jacket sleeves on my forearms
Kieren Nov 2020 11:45pm, 16 Nov 2020 4,042 posts	0 Kieren I really like the Patagonia Capilene - at least from what I have seen online. Nice solid colours that you could get away with at the pub. Maybe one day but. after buying the jacket and just about to buy a running vest, I am already over budget.
Fragile Do Not Bend Nov 2020 10:27am, 17 Nov 2020 7,247 posts	0 Fragile Do Not Bend I shouldn’t read this thread as I’m now wondering if a Helly base layer would be useful
Homer Nov 2020 1:38pm, 17 Nov 2020 13,822 posts	0 Homer Depends what for FDNB.... (though you know you wanna) I have 2 Hellys. Once is very, very old and I probably only have it for nostalgia. One is newish and to be honest it keeps getting left in the drawer in favour of merino stuff for hiking or the Inov8 for running. Kinda contradicting myself sorry